BU Chemical Imaging Conference Draws 100 Researchers from Around the Globe
This month, researchers at BU’s Photonics Center presented new technology and techniques that allow for more sensitive chemical imaging than ever before.
“Feeling Seen”: How One Physiology Professor Shines a Light on LGBTQ+ Heart Health
BU researcher Jesse Moreira works to improve education and representation of marginalized groups
The Innovation Ecosystem: Don’t Go it Alone (2023)
Join us in celebrating the Boston University 2022 Innovator of the Year, Ji-Xin Cheng, professor of biomedical engineering and electrical & computer engineering and Theodore Moustakas Chair Professor in Photonics and Optoelectronics. In celebration of innovation and in recognition of Dr. Cheng, BU Technology Development has organized a discussion with past winners of BU’s Ignition […]
Research on Tap: Neuroscience to Data Science and Back (2023)
The human brain has 100 billion neurons and 100 trillion synaptic connections. Making sense of the all the information being processed is one of the greatest challenges in neuroscience. To truly understand the brain, we need to harness the tools and methods of data science, including new computational, statistical, and analytical approaches. Furthermore, the relationship […]
Funding Opportunity: School of Hospitality Administration Request for Interdisciplinary Project Proposals
The School of Hospitality Administration (SHA) at Boston University produces cutting-edge research to define the future of a rapidly-evolving hospitality industry, in line with the School’s mission to enhance human interactions in the broader service economy. SHA faculty have research expertise across a variety of functional domains—including but not limited to analytics, machine learning applications, pricing […]
Funding Opportunity: ACL Releases Innovation Lab Solicitation
The Administration for Community Living’s (ACL) Administration on Aging (AoA) has released a solicitation for a single entity to establish an ACL Innovation Lab to conduct research and evaluations on falls prevention for older adults both with and without disabilities. The awardee will be responsible for developing a taxonomy for falls prevention research; building a […]
The Science of Attraction: Why Do We Fall for Certain People?
We’re attracted to people who like the same things as us—politics, music, books. But why? And could it mean we’re judging those who aren’t like us too harshly?
Breast Cancer Screenings Should Now Begin at Age 40
Cancer researcher Julie Palmer, who studies aggressive breast cancer that disproportionately affects young Black women, agrees with the new guidelines
Communicating Science and Research—through Puppets
Cross-College Challenge class uses play and creativity to make science more accessible and improve researchers’ communication skills
Office of Research Launches New Website
As of Tuesday, May 23, information previously found on the BU Research Support website can be found on the new BU Office of Research website. This includes forms, policies, trainings, and guidance for navigating the research project lifecycle, from finding funding to promoting your scholarship. What’s new? The new website merges two previously separate websites: […]